Irresistible Crockpot Round Steak
Tender slow-cooked round steak simmered in savory beef gravy with onions and spices — an easy crockpot meal that’s juicy and full of flavor.
Equipment
- Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Skillet
Ingrédients
Beef & Seasoning
- 2 pounds beef round steak about 900 g
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Vegetables & Sauce
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- fresh herbs (optional, thyme or rosemary)
Gravy Thickener
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch for thickening
Instructions
- Season both sides of the round steak with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear the steak on both sides for 2–3 minutes until browned (optional but adds flavor).
- Place the sliced onions and minced garlic in the bottom of the crockpot. Lay the seasoned (and seared) steak on top.
- Pour the beef broth, soy sauce (or Worcestershire), and brown sugar over the steak. Add fresh herbs if using.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours (or HIGH for 3–4 hours) until the steak is tender and pulls apart easily.
- About 20 minutes before serving, whisk the flour or cornstarch with a little cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the crockpot to thicken the juices into a gravy.
- Serve the tender steak with the rich gravy and onions over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
Slow cooking makes cheap cuts like round steak incredibly tender — the gravy becomes rich and savory. You can customize seasoning and adjust the broth amount for thicker or thinner gravy. Leftovers keep well in the fridge up to 3 days.